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ICONIC INDIANAPOLIS ALUMNAE CHAPTER The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private/non-profit organization, based on Christian principles, whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities and throughout the world. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust.
Internationally and locally, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is working to address violence against women and encouraging all members to break the culture of silence surrounding this issue. To support the organization’s tireless work to end domestic violence and increase awareness amongst minorities, the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter (IAC) has developed a Domestic and Sexual Violence Initiative called H.E.L.P. – Having Essential Links for your Protection. Additionally, our web site includes other information about our sorority history, chapter history, service projects and other initiatives. Thank you for visiting our web site and we hope you enjoy your time here with us! |
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Save the Date for the
IAC Black College Tour March 26 - March 31, 2023 Click to download the 2023 Black College Tour Application
The application, including essays, photo, transcript, and academic teacher recommendation form MUST be received by Friday, January 20, 2023. The deadline will be strictly enforced. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. If you have questions about IAC’s “Signature” Educational Program, Black College Tour, please contact Lakishia Byrd and Kim Stennette-White at bct2@dstiac.org. |
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Soror Kimberly McElroy-Jones
IAC Chaplains, Chair |
Oh, Give Thanks
Psalm 136: 1-3 One of my favorite songs to sing/minister contains the following verses: Oh, give thanks Unto the Lord For He is good (Yes He is good) Oh, give thanks Unto the Lord For He is good Soror Keisha Nickolson, IAC Chaplains Council Join the Chaplain's Council for a short devotional and prayer on Jan 2, 9, & 16 at 8PM. Please send prayer request to chaplain@dstiac.org or share via the chat on Zoom Meeting ID: 811 1366 7309 Passcode: 323694 |
I do believe that songwriter/psalmist Judith McAllister was onto something GREAT when she sang this song! When I think about the goodness of Jesus and ALL that He has done for you (and for me!) it reminds me that if I just give him THANKS, He will release blessings from heaven reserved in my name.
Worship God for his goodness. Worship God for his grace. Worship God for his mercy. Worship God for saving you from the snares of the enemy that was surely reserved to take you clean out and mess up even your reputation. Worship God for believing in you even when you did not believe in yourself. Worship God for all the times you did not worship God when you should have. Worship God because He is just that good. The Bible says in Psalm 136:1, a simple command and that is to “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” At the end of the day, Sorors, God just wants us to give Him thanks. Not only for what he has done, but more importantly, just for who He is to us.
What does giving thanks look like? To each one of us it could mean something different. You are thankful because you have a job that covers your means and are passionate about going to it every day. You are thankful for having a family that is healthy, alive, and in unity. You are thankful because you are a cancer survivor. You are thankful because you have joy, unspeakable joy, that this world did not give you. You are thankful because you have beat some insurmountable odds stacked against you (e.g. job loss, divorce, illness/surgery, depression/anxiety, an unexpected transition in life that put you at a place of confusion or despair, backstabbing behavior from people you trusted, overwhelming fear that you cannot do what is that you are called to do by God, trust issues, abuse/neglect, not taking care of yourself because you are too busy taking care of others, church hurt, or simply not believing that you are enough) and have lived to tell about it. You are thankful that you have found a church home where you can praise, worship and serve God. You are thankful that when you or your family member went into surgery, all was well. You are thankful that the Lord heard your "last" prayer and answered it in due time. You are thankful that you have an identity that abides in our Holy Savior.
Whatever you, personally, need to remember so that you can thank our Heavenly Father, remember it. Because I believe, it is in those times when we remember to be thankful, that we get and receive our greatest rewards. Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is just that good!
Worship God for his goodness. Worship God for his grace. Worship God for his mercy. Worship God for saving you from the snares of the enemy that was surely reserved to take you clean out and mess up even your reputation. Worship God for believing in you even when you did not believe in yourself. Worship God for all the times you did not worship God when you should have. Worship God because He is just that good. The Bible says in Psalm 136:1, a simple command and that is to “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” At the end of the day, Sorors, God just wants us to give Him thanks. Not only for what he has done, but more importantly, just for who He is to us.
What does giving thanks look like? To each one of us it could mean something different. You are thankful because you have a job that covers your means and are passionate about going to it every day. You are thankful for having a family that is healthy, alive, and in unity. You are thankful because you are a cancer survivor. You are thankful because you have joy, unspeakable joy, that this world did not give you. You are thankful because you have beat some insurmountable odds stacked against you (e.g. job loss, divorce, illness/surgery, depression/anxiety, an unexpected transition in life that put you at a place of confusion or despair, backstabbing behavior from people you trusted, overwhelming fear that you cannot do what is that you are called to do by God, trust issues, abuse/neglect, not taking care of yourself because you are too busy taking care of others, church hurt, or simply not believing that you are enough) and have lived to tell about it. You are thankful that you have found a church home where you can praise, worship and serve God. You are thankful that when you or your family member went into surgery, all was well. You are thankful that the Lord heard your "last" prayer and answered it in due time. You are thankful that you have an identity that abides in our Holy Savior.
Whatever you, personally, need to remember so that you can thank our Heavenly Father, remember it. Because I believe, it is in those times when we remember to be thankful, that we get and receive our greatest rewards. Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is just that good!
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Congratulations to IAC Member's Midwest Region Appointments
MIT/DID Trainer Liaison, President Gwendolyn Johnson Membership Services Liaison, Soror Quiona Stephens-Russell Awards & Recognition, Soror Kimberly Bentley-Walton Midwest Region Chaplain, Soror Pitts-Murdock Member, Midwest Region Chaplains Council, Soror McElroy-Jones! Leadership, Soror Latrece Thompson Special Projects/Region Initiatives, Soror Carolyn Sanders |
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Congratulations to the entire Family Life Education Committee under the leadership of Soror Dr. Ruth Lambert and Soror Kim Rusununguko, for the Candid Conversation: Human Trafficking and Other Forms of Abuse!
Knowledge is Power and the information shared by our Speaker, Soror Dr. Kim McElroy-Jones, the awesome panelists- Dr. Otteria Trimble, Dr. Carol Colbert, Ms. Marta Bell, and moderator, Soror and Commander Lois Williams was a real education and a call to action to better understand the signs and ways to support survivors and victims of Human Trafficking and Other Forms of Abuse! Thank you to everyone who supported this program through your presence today and your donation of items! |
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Collegiate & Alumnae Sorors came far & wide to celebrate SISTERHOOD! We were genuinely happy to be in person laughing & having fun TOGETHER.
Round Up 2022 hosted by IAC MEmbership Committee Soror Quiona Russell, 2nd Vice President |
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The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter Sorors, family, and friends gathered for the
Arts & Letters Red Carpet event showing of THE WOMAN KING This film features a thrilling performance by Oscar winner Viola Davis. This epic tale brings to life the true story of the Agojie, an all-female military regiment charged with protecting the embattled African Kingdom of Dahomey Many thanks for such a great event to our Arts and Letters Committee Soror Stacey Kendrick Moore, Chair Soror Pat Crittendon, Co-Chair |